- How to say home, house and garden in Farsi
- Essential Persian vocabulary for rooms, furniture and household objects
- Garden words in Persian, including trees, flowers, plants and courtyard vocabulary
- Useful Farsi phrases for describing your home and garden
- Persian cultural notes about خانه, حیاط, باغ and traditional home design
- Internal links to Farsi vocabulary, pronunciation and conversational Persian lessons
Home in Farsi: House and Garden Vocabulary in Persian
Home in Farsi is usually said as خانه, pronounced khāneh. The same word can also mean “house” depending on the context. If you want to talk about a garden, the Persian word is باغ, pronounced bāgh.
Home and garden vocabulary is useful for everyday Persian conversations. You need these words when describing where you live, talking about rooms, furniture, family life, gardening, renting a house, visiting relatives or understanding Persian culture.
This guide teaches you the most important house and garden words in Persian, with Farsi script, pronunciation, English meaning and practical example phrases. You will also learn how Persian homes and gardens connect to hospitality, family life, beauty and traditional architecture.
Quick answer: Home or house in Farsi is خانه — khāneh. Garden in Farsi is باغ — bāgh. Courtyard is حیاط — hayāt. For more everyday vocabulary, visit Common Farsi Words and Conversational Farsi Classes.
The first words to learn are the basic words for home, house, apartment and garden. These are among the most useful Persian nouns for daily conversation.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home / House | خانه | khāneh | The most common word for home or house |
| House | منزل | manzel | Polite or formal word for home/house |
| Apartment | آپارتمان | āpārtemān | Apartment or flat |
| Building | ساختمان | sākhtemān | Building |
| Garden | باغ | bāgh | Garden, orchard or large green space |
| Courtyard / Yard | حیاط | hayāt | Outdoor space inside or around a house |
| Balcony | بالکن | bālkon | Balcony |
| Terrace | تراس | terās | Terrace or outdoor sitting area |
Learner note: In everyday Persian, people usually say خونه — khuneh — in spoken conversation. The formal written form is خانه — khāneh.
Room vocabulary is one of the best places to start because these words appear constantly in family and daily-life conversations.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Example Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | اتاق | otāgh | General word for room |
| Bedroom | اتاق خواب | otāgh-e khāb | Room for sleeping |
| Living room | اتاق نشیمن / پذیرایی | otāgh-e neshiman / pazirāyi | Family room or guest room |
| Kitchen | آشپزخانه | āshpazkhāneh | Kitchen |
| Bathroom | حمام | hamām | Bathroom or shower room |
| Toilet | دستشویی / توالت | dastshuyi / tovālet | Toilet / restroom |
| Dining room | اتاق غذاخوری | otāgh-e ghazākhori | Dining room |
| Hallway | راهرو | rāhro | Hallway or corridor |
| Basement | زیرزمین | zirzamin | Basement |
| Roof | پشتبام | posht-bām | Rooftop |
Furniture vocabulary helps you describe your home more naturally. These words are useful when talking about decoration, moving house, buying furniture or describing a room.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | مبلمان | moblemān | Furniture |
| Sofa | مبل | mobl | Sofa / armchair |
| Table | میز | miz | Table |
| Chair | صندلی | sandali | Chair |
| Bed | تخت | takht | Bed |
| Carpet / Rug | فرش | farsh | Carpet or rug |
| Curtain | پرده | pardeh | Curtain |
| Mirror | آینه | āyeneh | Mirror |
| Lamp | چراغ | cherāgh | Lamp or light |
| Cupboard / Cabinet | کابینت / کمد | kābinet / komod | Kitchen cabinet or wardrobe |
The kitchen is central to many Persian homes, especially because food, hospitality and family gatherings are important parts of Persian culture. These words are useful for cooking, hosting and daily conversation.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | آشپزخانه | āshpazkhāneh | آشپزخانه بزرگه — The kitchen is big. |
| Fridge | یخچال | yakhchāl | Fridge |
| Oven | فر | fer | Oven |
| Stove | اجاق گاز | ojāgh gāz | Gas stove / cooker |
| Sink | سینک | sink | Kitchen sink |
| Plate | بشقاب | boshghāb | Plate |
| Glass | لیوان | livān | Drinking glass |
| Spoon | قاشق | ghāshogh | Spoon |
| Fork | چنگال | changāl | Fork |
| Knife | چاقو | chāghu | Knife |
Garden words are important because Persian culture has a long connection with gardens, courtyards, flowers, trees and outdoor family spaces. The word باغ can mean garden, orchard or a larger green space.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden | باغ | bāgh | Garden or orchard |
| Courtyard / Yard | حیاط | hayāt | Outdoor space around a home |
| Flower | گل | gol | Flower |
| Plant | گیاه | giyāh | Plant |
| Tree | درخت | derakht | Tree |
| Grass | چمن | chaman | Grass or lawn |
| Soil | خاک | khāk | Soil / earth |
| Seed | بذر / دانه | bazr / dāneh | Seed |
| Water | آب | āb | Water |
| Fountain | فواره | favvāreh | Fountain |
Persian gardens often include flowers, fruit trees, shade and water. These words are useful for describing both traditional Persian gardens and everyday home gardens.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Cultural / Practical Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | گل رز / گل سرخ | gol-e roz / gol-e sorkh | Common in poetry, gardens and decoration |
| Jasmine | یاسمن / یاس | yāsaman / yās | Fragrant flower |
| Tulip | لاله | lāleh | Important flower in Persian imagery |
| Cypress | سرو | sarv | Symbol of elegance and uprightness |
| Pomegranate tree | درخت انار | derakht-e anār | Fruit tree often linked to Persian gardens |
| Orange tree | درخت پرتقال | derakht-e porteghāl | Common in many gardens and courtyards |
| Basil | ریحان | reyhān | Herb used in Persian food and home gardens |
| Mint | نعناع | na’nā | Common herb for tea and food |
Vocabulary becomes much easier to remember when you use it in full sentences. Here are practical examples for describing your home, rooms and garden.
Pronunciation: khāneh-ye man kuchak ast.
Meaning: My house is small.
Pronunciation: khāneh-ye mā hayāt dārad.
Meaning: Our house has a courtyard.
Pronunciation: āshpazkhāneh bozorg o roshan ast.
Meaning: The kitchen is big and bright.
Pronunciation: dar bāgh chand derakht-e anār hast.
Meaning: There are several pomegranate trees in the garden.
Pronunciation: man gol-hā rā āb midaham.
Meaning: I water the flowers.
One important point for learners is the difference between written and spoken Persian. In formal writing, you usually see خانه pronounced khāneh. In everyday conversation, many Persian speakers say خونه, pronounced khuneh.
| English | Formal Persian | Spoken Persian | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| House / Home | خانه | خونه | Home or house |
| My house | خانهی من | خونهی من | My home |
| Your house | خانهی تو | خونهی تو | Your home |
| At home | در خانه | تو خونه | At home |
Simple rule: Use خانه in writing and formal speech. Use خونه when you want to sound more natural in everyday spoken Persian.
In Persian culture, a home is not only a physical building. It is closely connected to family, hospitality, food, warmth and emotional belonging. Guests are often welcomed with tea, sweets, fruit or a meal, and the home becomes a place of conversation and connection.
This is why words like خانه, حیاط, فرش, مهمان and آشپزخانه carry cultural meaning beyond their dictionary definitions. Learning home vocabulary helps you understand family life and social behaviour in Persian-speaking communities.
Hospitality
The home is often the centre of welcoming guests, serving tea and sharing food.
Family Life
Many home words appear in daily family conversations, especially around meals and visits.
Beauty
Carpets, flowers, light, mirrors and decoration are important parts of Persian home culture.
Indoor-Outdoor Space
Courtyards, gardens and balconies connect the home with nature and social life.
Some Persian home words are connected to traditional architecture. You may hear them when reading about Persian houses, gardens, historical buildings or cultural heritage.
| Term | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iwan / Veranda | ایوان | eyvān | A covered open space or porch |
| Windcatcher | بادگیر | bādgir | Traditional cooling tower |
| Stained-glass window | ارسی | orsi | Traditional window with coloured glass |
| Courtyard | حیاط | hayāt | Central outdoor space |
| Pool / Basin | حوض | howz | Small pool often found in courtyards |
| Carpet | فرش | farsh | Important part of Persian interior design |
The Persian word for garden is باغ — bāgh. Persian gardens are famous for balance, water, shade, trees, flowers and a sense of peace. In Persian culture, the garden is often associated with beauty, rest and paradise-like harmony.
One important concept is چهار باغ — chahār bāgh — meaning “four gardens.” It refers to a traditional garden layout divided into four parts, often with water channels or pathways. Famous Persian gardens include Eram Garden in Shiraz, Fin Garden in Kashan and Shazdeh Garden near Kerman.
Water
Fountains, pools and channels create sound, coolness and visual balance.
Shade
Trees and covered spaces make the garden comfortable in hot weather.
Symmetry
Traditional Persian gardens often use balanced layouts and clear visual structure.
Fragrance
Flowers and herbs such as rose, jasmine, basil and mint add scent and cultural memory.
If you want to speak about your own home, start with simple sentence patterns. Replace the words with your own details.
| English | Persian | Pronunciation | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| My house is small. | خانهی من کوچک است. | khāneh-ye man kuchak ast | خانهی من + adjective + است |
| Our house has a garden. | خانهی ما باغ دارد. | khāneh-ye mā bāgh dārad | خانهی ما + noun + دارد |
| The kitchen is bright. | آشپزخانه روشن است. | āshpazkhāneh roshan ast | Room + adjective + است |
| There is a tree in the yard. | در حیاط یک درخت هست. | dar hayāt yek derakht hast | در + place + noun + هست |
| I live in an apartment. | من در آپارتمان زندگی میکنم. | man dar āpārtemān zendegi mikonam | من در + place + زندگی میکنم |
To speak naturally, you also need verbs. These verbs help you talk about cleaning, cooking, planting, watering and living at home.
| English Verb | Persian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| To live | زندگی کردن | zendegi kardan | من اینجا زندگی میکنم. |
| To clean | تمیز کردن | tamiz kardan | خانه را تمیز میکنم. |
| To cook | آشپزی کردن | āshpazi kardan | در آشپزخانه آشپزی میکنم. |
| To plant | کاشتن | kāshtan | گل میکارم. |
| To water | آب دادن | āb dādan | به گلها آب میدهم. |
| To decorate | تزئین کردن | tazyin kardan | خانه را تزئین میکنیم. |
Home and garden vocabulary looks simple, but learners often make mistakes because Persian has formal, spoken and cultural uses.
| Mistake | Why It Happens | Better Persian | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using باغ for every outdoor space | باغ usually means garden/orchard, while حیاط means yard/courtyard | حیاط | Courtyard / yard |
| Using only خانه in casual speech | خانه is correct, but خونه sounds more natural in conversation | خونه | Home / house in spoken Persian |
| Confusing اتاق and خانه | اتاق means room, not house | اتاق خواب | Bedroom |
| Translating living room literally | Persian often uses پذیرایی for the guest/living room | پذیرایی | Living room / reception room |
Minute 1: Say the basic words aloud: خانه، خونه، باغ، حیاط، اتاق.
Minute 2: Name five rooms in your home in Persian.
Minute 3: Choose five objects around you and say their Persian names.
Minute 4: Practise one sentence: خانهی من کوچک است.
Minute 5: Describe your garden, balcony or courtyard with one simple Persian sentence.
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Learn Farsi Online →Home in Farsi is “خانه,” pronounced “khāneh.” In spoken Persian, people often say “خونه,” pronounced “khuneh.” Both can mean home or house depending on context.
House in Persian is usually “خانه” pronounced “khāneh.” A more polite or formal word is “منزل,” pronounced “manzel.”
Garden in Farsi is “باغ,” pronounced “bāgh.” For a smaller yard or courtyard around a home, Persian speakers often use “حیاط,” pronounced “hayāt.”
“باغ” usually means garden, orchard or a larger green space. “حیاط” means courtyard or yard, often the outdoor space connected to a house.
Kitchen in Persian is “آشپزخانه,” pronounced “āshpazkhāneh.” It literally relates to cooking and house/place, and it is one of the most useful home vocabulary words.
Common Persian room words include “اتاق” for room, “اتاق خواب” for bedroom, “آشپزخانه” for kitchen, “حمام” for bathroom, “دستشویی” for toilet, and “پذیرایی” for living room or reception room.
“چهار باغ” pronounced “chahār bāgh” means “four gardens.” It refers to a traditional Persian garden layout divided into four parts, often with water channels or pathways.
